Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

2008 Admin Order 08-30-s

It is hereby ordered that the following administrative order is hereby rescinded. 02-17-S: IN RE: HEARING OFFICER – APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES OF DEPENDENCY GENERAL MASTER IN SEMINOLE COUNTY.

2008 Admin Order 08-27-S

ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: That after consultation with the Seminole County Sheriff, the chief judge hereby authorizes Oviedo Police Department, Sanford Police Department, Sanford Airport Police Department, Lake Mary Police Department, Winter Springs Police Department, Casselberry Police Department, Longwood Police Department, and Altamonte Springs Police Department to effect service.

2008 Admin Order 08-25

IT IS ORDERED that the following administrative orders are hereby rescinded: 05-42-B 2ND AMENDED: IN RE: Domestic Relations – Family Court Social Investigator Protective Order; 07-38-S: IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Temporary Assignment for Judge Jerri L. Collins; 08-06-B: IN RE: Judges – Caseload Assignment – Temporary Assignment for Judge Kenneth Friedland.

2008 Admin Order 08-24

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The Clerk of the Court shall include in each criminal judgment, in cases in which the defendant was represented by the Public Defender, costs for the Public Defender in the amount of $50.00 in misdemeanor cases and $100.00 in felony cases, including original actions and violations of probation or community control. A claim for costs higher than $50.00 in misdemeanor cases and $100.00 in felony cases must be submitted by motion and scheduled for hearing before the assigned judge prior to imposition of a sentence or within 60 days after the date a sentence is imposed, if jurisdiction is specifically reserved for that purpose in the judgment and sentence. The motion shall set forth facts justifying the imposition of additional costs with particularity. More . .

2008 Admin Order 08-18-s Amended

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that pursuant to the authority vested in me as Chief Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, there shall be established an approved list of certified process servers, for Seminole County, who may be chosen by counsel without the necessity of a motion and order in each individual case, pursuant to the following requirements: more . . .

2008 Admin Order 08-17-amd

Amendments to Section 938.27, Florida Statutes, that became effective on July 1, 2008, mandate that costs for the state attorney shall be set in all cases at no less than $50 per case when a misdemeanor or criminal traffic offense is charged and no less than $100 per case when a felony offense is charged, including a proceeding in which the underlying offense is a violation of probation or community control; more . . .

2008 Admin Order 08-13

Whereas, First Step, Inc., a non-profit corporation, has been created and established in Florida; and Whereas, the primary purpose of the corporation is to assist in the rehabilitation of persons placed on supervised probation within the jurisdiction of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit; and Whereas, the corporation will provide offenders serving a period of probation in jurisdiction of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit and may provide such services to offenders recently released from the custody of the Department of Corrections who are not on probation, including employment counseling, education, training, related programs and assistance and opportunities; more . . .

2008 Admin Order 08-12-s

Upon any impending threat of a named hurricane or natural disaster, the Chief Judge (or his/her designee) shall have the duty and discretion to activate emergency procedures and practice for the court and shall update the media and all judicial agencies of the court’s intentions concerning court closures. This process should begin at least forty-eight (48) hours before any forecasted danger. Upon activation, the Clerk of the Court shall provide the Chief Judge (or designee) with all contact information (phone numbers and addresses) for the designated first appearance clerk, a backup first appearance clerk, or other designated clerk personnel for necessary court functions. More . . .

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